How military Copter dropped bandits on Katsina village – Witnesses

Residents of Gurbi village in Katsina state have revealed how an Army green helicopter allegedly dropped the bandits that attacked the village, leading to the death of no fewer than 10 people.

In a video published by Sahara Reporters, the villagers said a chopper landed at ‘Kuka Mai Zuma’ area in Gurbi village, around 5 pm; shortly after which bandits began ransacking houses and shooting people at will.

Mujaheed Imrana, a resident of Gurbi, further disclosed that the bandits also destroyed and burnt about 10 vehicles, including a Toyota Sienna bus and two Volkswagen saloon cars.

He said about ten persons were shot and many scampered into the nearby bushes for safety.

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He said in Hausa, “Around 5pm, a helicopter landed around the ‘Kuka Mai Zuma’. And five minutes after, bandits invaded Gurbi and started shooting indiscriminately in the village.

“They arrived around 5 pm, aboard an army green-coloured helicopter and moved from house to house, shooting whoever they found; in an operation which lasted over two hours unchallenged.

He said other villages like – Yar-Kuka, Dan-Malam, Gidan-Ibran, Makera, were also attacked by the bandits to stop them from coming to the aid of the Gurbi village.

“Two persons from Makera who risked everything to help us were shot. One was shot in the stomach and his intestines were out. The other has a fracture on his shoulder and will be taken to Katsina Medical Centre.

“They may have attacked more, we don’t know the number of villages attacked now as telecoms services have been shut down.”

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When asked if he had a message for the government, he said God would judge between the villagers and the government.

He said, “I am confused as to what to say. But surely God will judge between us. We are being killed day in, day out, and sacked from our homes.

He said the helicopter landed behind Kuka Mai Zuma on the fringes of the village.

Another resident of the area, Annas Abdullahi said he was on the village football pitch when the helicopter conveying the attackers landed.

According to him, the helicopter was the same type supplying arms to bandits.

He said, “We were playing football when the helicopter arrived. Upon seeing the helicopter, I told all the players that we should leave. Before we got home, we heard gunshots. I went in and brought my Dane gun, but the attackers were too numerous to be challenged.

“I alerted our people that this is the helicopter that brings supplies for Fulani bandits.”